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Director, Cycling Events

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Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time

The Director of Cycling Events will develop and lead the cycling fundraising initiative for the Association.  This will include the strategy, ride details, recruitment and training program for the nationwide cycling program.  This also includes all trainings, materials, plans and resources needed for staff, volunteers and participants.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop national plan for cycling program development including strategy, leadership and training needed to achieve revenue goals
  • Work with field leadership and functional leads to identify  and implement trainings for staff and volunteers
  • Serve as a critical member of the annual Leadership Summit planning team including production
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5-7 years of experience in non-profit cycling programs, management of volunteers, and event marketing
  • Ability to develop a strategy around a new initiative
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with various stakeholders: including revenue departments and other strategic plan partners
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust work plan to accommodate opportunities to collaborate
  • Ability to think strategically and determine long-term implications of decisions
  • Ability to analyze complex situations and propose solutions which support the Association's mission and vision
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to handle stress
  • Detailed oriented

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 4 2017
Active Until: 
Oct 4 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit